Are you experiencing or specific error codes like 102 or 110 in your game right now?

This is perhaps the trickiest cause to diagnose. When you install mods or custom content (CC) that include their own string tables, they can conflict with the game's base files or with each other.

Before any major game update, manually copy your Strings_XXX_XX.package files to a backup location. If an update breaks them, you'll have a known-good version to fall back on.

If the launcher settings look correct but the text is still missing, you can manually force the game engine to re-verify its language database. Go to . Locate the file named Options.ini and open it with Notepad. Press Ctrl + F and search for the word locale .

Before fixing the problem, you need to understand the enemy. In programming, a "string" is simply a piece of text. In The Sims 4, every piece of text has a unique ID number. The game’s executable doesn't read the word "Fridge"; it reads the code 0x7B8A2F1C . It then looks up that code in a language-specific string table to display "Fridge" (English), "Réfrigérateur" (French), or "Kühlschrank" (German).

: This is the most common fix. In the EA App or Steam, right-click on The Sims 4 in your library and select Repair . This forces the game to check for and redownload missing or corrupted language files.

The Ultimate Guide to Fixing Broken Language Strings in The Sims 4

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This is a proactive step. Some repacks or older versions might be missing the required language files entirely, which can cause the launch to fail or display strings incorrectly. This is particularly relevant for less common languages or certain non-official distributions.

How do you know you're dealing with a language strings issue versus another type of bug? Here are the most common telltale signs:

Make it a habit to delete localthumbcache.package every time you add or remove custom content.

Select and wait for the verification process to finish. For Steam Users: Open your Steam Library . Right-click The Sims 4 and select Properties . Go to the Installed Files tab. Click Verify integrity of game files . Pro-Tip: Changing Game Language Registries